Is Mì Quảng — Turmeric Noodle (Quang Nam) safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 510mg potassium, and 250mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mì Quảng — Turmeric Noodle (Quang Nam) more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Mì Quảng — Turmeric Noodle (Quang Nam)

Yellow turmeric-rice noodles in shallow broth with shrimp, pork, peanuts, rice cracker, and herbs.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

250mg

Phosphorus

250 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

510mg

Potassium

510 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Peanuts add K + P significantly — request without (không đậu phộng).

Ingredients

300g turmeric-tinted rice noodles
200g pork belly, sliced
150g shrimp
2 tomatoes
Crushed peanuts (skip for CKD)
Sesame rice cracker (bánh tráng nướng)
Mint, basil, lime

Central Vietnam Mi Quang Noodle Quang Nam Turmeric

Cooking Steps

1
Sauté pork belly until golden.
2
Add shrimp, tomato, 500ml water — simmer 15 min, season lightly.
3
Cook noodles.
4
Assemble: noodles, pork, shrimp, herbs.
5
Top with rice cracker pieces. Serve with lime.

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